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YR59 GZJ

2009 Audi A5

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,797 mi
Last recorded131,797 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 GZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 131,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 131,021 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,718 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 127,229 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 127,228 miles

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 120,413 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 120,337 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,741 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2017 112,741 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 80,792 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,989 miles

emissions not detected

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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YR59 GZJ is a 2009 Audi A5 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 85,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR59 GZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR59 GZJ registered?

YR59 GZJ is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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